“Trump’s midterm campaign has distilled his vile message | Sidney Blumenthal”

Key points

• The piece argues Trump has distilled misogyny, racism, and nativism in his campaign.
• Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s theory of ‘defining deviancy down’ is invoked to describe tactic.
• Trump’s public speeches contain profane language directed at Democrats and other groups.
• A September Republican mini convention highlighted high-priced access and crowd rituals.
• The article accuses Trump of reshaping his coalition and promoting false incentives.